Diesel

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid Category 2. Aspiration toxicant Category 1 Carcinogen Category 1B. Skin irritation Category 2. Target organ toxicant (repeated exposure) Category 2. Target organ toxicant (central nervous system) Category 3. Acute inhalation toxicant Category 4. Acute aquatic toxicant Category 2. Chronic aquatic toxicant Category 2  Harmful if swallowed Warning Statements  Flammable liquid and vapor 

Aspiration hazard

This material may contain significant quantities of polycyclic aromatic.  Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or  cracking.

Potential health effects

Ingestion : Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. This material can irritate the mouth, throat, stomach, and cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness. Aspiration hazard if liquid is inhaled into lungs, particularly from vomiting after ingestion. Aspiration may result in chemical pneumonia, severe lung damage, respiratory failure and even death. Eyes : Eye irritation may result from contact with liquid, mists, and /or vapors. Skin : Skin irritation leading to dermatitis may occur upon prolonged or repeated contact. Liquid may be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts if large areas of skin are repeatedly exposed. Inhalation : Vapors or mists from this material can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, and can cause signs and symptoms of central nervous system depression, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure.